As a member of the WalMart board of directors, Hillary CLinton used her position to urge WalMart to practice diversity, to track the hiring of more women and minorities, and to address environmental concerns...

Bob Ortega, author of "In Sam We Trust," a history of Wal-Mart, said Clinton used her position to urge the company to improve its gender and racial diversity. Because of Clinton's prodding, Walton agreed to hire an outside firm to track the company's progress in hiring women and minorities, Ortega said.

"These were things the company was not addressing and wouldn't have, had she not pushed them to do so," Ortega said. "She's somebody who could definitely get things done."

In fact, Clinton proved to be such a thorn in Walton's side that at Wal-Mart's annual meeting in 1987, when shareholders challenged Walton on the company's lack of female managers, he assured them the record was improving "now that we have a strong willed young lady on the board."

Clinton was particularly vocal on environmental matters, pressing the company to boost its sale and use of recycled materials and other "green" products.

Garry Mauro, who served with Clinton on a Wal-Mart environmental advisory committee, pointed to many successes, such as persuading the company to establish recycling centers and sell products like recycled oil and long-life light bulbs.

That's why I spoke out... even though I run the risk of being labeled a Hillover. Jeez. Better her than any Repub, I say. She isn't my first choice by any means, but we could, and have, done far worse.

(even though I voted for her) But this is bullshit. This really was a LONG TIME AGO. If she were getting fat checks from them today, that would be another story, but who the fuck cared about WallyWorld back in the 80's for chrissakes. It wasn't an issue or even a problem, yet.

Fair is the only way to be. So many let their hate for her override good judgment and that sucks out loud! I'd rather be honest and let the chips fall where they may. Those Dems who reach so far out of pure hate do the cause and the party no good at all.

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